City

Lovely, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Martin County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,127Population
🎂30.8Median Age
🏠$129,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Other: 4.6%Race
White94.2%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
2%
25–44
33%
45–64
38%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (10.6%)
HS Graduate332 (40.8%)
Some College50 (6.2%)
Associates111 (13.7%)
Bachelors100 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree134 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 10.6%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS10.6%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College6.2%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
40%
$200k–$300k
38%

Financials

Median Home Value$129,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Rent$764/mo
Total Housing Units635
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Lovely, KY

Lovely is a city in Kentucky, located in Martin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,127 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.8 years.

The real estate market in Lovely is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $764 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lovely is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.23%).

Lovely, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Lovely
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.